Published - 16 April 2019 By Rabi Maskey Should I install a pipe and riser or an open channel irrigation system? Recently there has been increased interest in pipe and riser system with the roll out of programs like Farm Water. Upgrading farm irrigation supply channels … Read More Agriculture Victoria, farm design, irrigation technology, pipes and risers, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 20 March 2019 By Alexis Killoran Best practice surface irrigation upgrades in the Macalister ID Project: Best Practice Surface Irrigation (BPSI) and Reuse System Area: 50 ha Water Source: Modernised Southern Rural Water (SRW) outlet Flow Rates: Previous: 7 ML/ha … Read More Agriculture Victoria, incentives, irrigation, Macalister Irrigation District, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 8 February 2019 By Alexis Killoran Upgrading to spray irrigation in the Macalister ID At a glance Project: Flood to spray conversion Area: 36 hectares Soil type: Moderate permeability Water source: River diversion and reuse system Production: Significant increase Stock numbers: Tripled Project cost: $138,314 Incentives rebate: … Read More Agriculture Victoria, CPLM, irrigation design, Macalister Irrigation District, smarter irrigation Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 31 October 2018 By Mike Morris (Agriculture Victoria) Shallow surface drainage improves the performance of border-check irrigation systems Waterlogging and poor irrigation uniformity can limit the yield potential of border-check irrigation systems. In northern Victoria where border-check is the main irrigation system used, … Read More Agriculture Victoria, border-check irrigation, spinner cuts, surface drainage Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 4 October 2018 By Nick O'Halloran Renewables and Irrigation Webinar – What works and when? On and off grid systems Agricultural research economists, Janine Powell and Jon Welsh (both AgEcon) share their findings about how and when incorporating renewable energy technologies and irrigation storage stack … Read More irrigation technology, pumping, Renewable energy Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 20 September 2018 By Alexis Killoran Making sure you are ready for irrigation – maintenance tips Due to the dry conditions experienced in the Macalister Irrigation District (MID), irrigation has started earlier, and perhaps may finish later than normal, so it … Read More Agriculture Victoria, irrigation, Macalister Irrigation District, MID, system maintenance Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 10 September 2018 By The design of a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move irrigator System design can vary greatly for Centre Pivot or Lateral Move (CPLM) irrigation systems. Variations in design can have a large effect on capital and … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator, Whole Farm Plan Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 17 August 2018 By Planning a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move system When planning a Centre Pivot or Lateral Move (CPLM) system the following aspects need to be considered at the planning stage: Physical location (area, shape, topography, … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, lateral move irrigator Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 6 August 2018 By Centre Pivot or Lateral Move – what to consider? Centre Pivot and Lateral Move (CPLM) irrigation systems have many advantages over surface irrigation systems. However careful consideration regarding system design, as well as adequate … Read More Agriculture Victoria, centre pivot, CPLM, irrigation, lateral move irrigator, spray irrigation Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 27 July 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Aspects to consider when choosing an irrigation system for horticulture Irrigation system selection is an important aspect of setting up or upgrading horticultural enterprises. There are many different types of irrigation systems available, and in … Read More drip irrigation, horticulture, irrigation, irrigation design, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district, Whole Farm Plan Farm Planning, Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 20 July 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Variable speed drives — an energy saving option for irrigated horticulture A variable speed drive (VSD) is used to adjust a pump’s flow or pressure to the field requirements (actual demand). Adopting VSDs in irrigation was … Read More energy saving, horticulture, irrigation technology, NSW DPI, pumping efficiency, smarter irrigation, variable speed drive, VSD Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources
Published - 1 March 2018 By Jeremy Giddings Maintaining a drip irrigation system for perennial horticulture Irrigation systems only operate well if properly maintained. This is especially important for drip irrigation, as it is difficult to detect problems before crop health … Read More drip irrigation, horticulture, Sunraysia, Sunraysia irrigation district Home, Irrigation Systems, Resources